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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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